Enjoy Hindu Qawwali Songs

Riyaaz Qawwali
GOSPEL MUSIC FROM INDIA, PAKISTAN,
BANGLADESH

O U R S T O R Y
Riyaaz Qawwali performs the gripping music style
called qawwali, or sufi music. They represent the
diversity and plurality of South Asia. The ensemble’s
musicians, who are settled in the United States, hail
from India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh and
represent multiple religious and spiritual backgrounds.
Trained in eastern and western classical music, the
members have been professionally performing
qawwali for the past twelve years. With conservative
growth and heightened attention to quality, Riyaaz
Qawwali has performed across the continental U.S., in
Panama and debuted in Europe in 2017.

Q A W W A L I
M U S I C
Qawwali is a venerable yet refreshing musical tradition
that dates back to the late 13th century. The word qaul
refers to an “utterance (of the prophet)” and the first
Qawwals (qawwali artists) repeated these qauls by
making them the subject matter of their qawwalis.
Famous among qawwali artists is the name of Amir
Khusrow.
He was a philosopher, an inventor, a gifted poet, and is
mythologically credited to have created the genre of
qawwali. More than 700 years since Amir Khusrow
composed the famous qaul ‘Man Kunto Maula’, Riyaaz
Qawwali envisions modernizing the genre for today’s
audience, while staying true to the ethos of qawwali
Music.

Each faith uses music in a beautiful way. South
Asia is no exception. Sikhs use shabad – kirtan as
a primary mode of hearing their religious text.
Hindus have a one path dedicated to such singing
and devotion. Muslims, and sufis especially, use
dikr and qawwali as a way to connect with God.
Hindu Qawwali is an amazing genre of
music with lively rhythmic cycles, gripping
melodies and a unique approach to adding
improvisational poetry. Enjoy Hindu
qawwali presented by Riyaaz Qawwali.

Q A WWA L I
N I G H T
Whether it is your annual board meeting, a
diversity workshop, or a fundraiser, Riyaaz
Qawwali is available for entertainment and
professional presentations in these settings.
Riyaaz Qawwali has been a popular choice for
gala entertainment at events in the USA and
Europe. Arrange a Qawwali Night and give your
special day a new height with a wide range of
qawwali songs, upbeat music a team that can
help everyone connect to their music.

FEATURED ALBUMS OF
RIYAAZ QAWWALI
Ghazal Music
Ishq
Qawwali Music
Kashti
Prayer Music
Om Namah Shivay

MAILING ADDRESS
16910 Hidden Treasure, Friendswood TX,
77546
EMAIL ADDRESS
T A L K TO US
Riyaazqawwali@gmail.com
PHONE NUMBER
832-875-4139
WEBSITE
Riyaazqawwali.com

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